The framework for policy coherence for sustainable development

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1 6th European Environmental Evaluators Network Forum (2017 EEEN Forum) November 2017, Edinburgh The framework for policy coherence for sustainable development An assessment tool to promote, implement and track progress on mutually supporting policies for the SDG Ernesto Soria Morales Senior Policy Analyst OECD Policy Coherence for Development Unit #SDGAction12066

2 The integrated nature of the SDGs SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) GOAL ON MEANS OF IMPLEMENTATION (MOI) Finance Tech. Capacity Trade PCSD Partners. Data, etc ICSU Seven point scale TARGETS Indivisible Reinforcing Enabling 8 0 Consistent Constraining Counteracting a 3 Cancelling TARGETS ON MOI b c d DIMENSIONS OF SD ECONOMIC SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTAL Source: adapted from the presentation by Amb. Csaba Kőrösi, PR of Hungary to UN: From SDGs to Post-2015 Agenda at the OECD in Paris on October 7 th, 2014.

3 PCSD target in the SDG Framework Target enhance policy coherence for sustainable development Indicator: Number of countries with mechanisms in place to enhance policy coherence of sustainable development

4 Key elements of PCSD Institutional Policy Interactions Policy Effects COHERENCE Political Commitment Policy integration Intergenerational timeframe Analysis of policy effects Coordination Local involvement Across Sectors Policy Objectives Policy Inputs and Outputs Policy Outcomes Instruments Across governance levels International National Subnational Local Effects on wellbeing ( Here and Now ) Trans boundary effects ( elsewhere ) Inter generational effects ( later ) Stakeholder participation Monitoring systems, analysis and reporting Across Actors International organisations Business & industry Civil society Structures, processes and working methods Policy design and formulation Policy implementation Evaluation

5 Eight Building Blocks for PCSD Key considerations How does the PCSD mechanism seek to engage the support of political leaders for greater coherence in SDG implementation? How does the PCSD mechanism support the integration of the SDGs into domestic and international policies How are short term pressures managed to avoid deviating from long term SDGs in the context of PCSD? What is the role of the PCSD mechanism for adjusting policies as new information becomes available on negative impacts? How does the PCSD mechanism support the coordination of the SDGs in domestic and international policies? How does the PCSD mechanism support the alignment of actions undertaken at different levels of government for achieving the SDGs? What role is the PCSD mechanism playing in addressing potential conflicts of interest among stakeholders? What is the role of the PCSD mechanism in monitoring and reporting the effects of domestic policies on other countries? Source: OECD (2017), Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development 2017: Eradicating Poverty and Promoting Prosperity, OECD Publishing, Paris.

6 Tracking progress on the key elements of PCSD Process indicators (e.g. stakeholder involvement) Index of stakeholder engagement for developing legislation and regulations across OECD countries, 2014 for Coherence Source: OECD (2015), OECD Indicators of Regulatory Policy and Governance (ireg) Policy Interactions A combination of indicators from different disciplines Interactions SDG7.2 SDG2.1 Policy interaction identified These targets could potentially conflict if food crops and biofuel production compete for the same land. Suggested indicators (correlation indicators) Number of hectares of arable land diverted from the production of food to the production of biofuel feedstock Based on: Agricultural land use Agricultural production Biofuels support OECD Data sources Environmental Database. Biofuels Support Policy Database. Policy Effects elsewhere and later Source: OECD (2016),Better Policies for Sustainable Development A New Framework for Policy Coherence. Footprint indicators (e.g. CO2 emissions)

7 The structure of the PCSD Framework CONTENT 3 Generic Modules: Analysis for Coherence Monitoring 2 Thematic Modules Illicit Financial Flows Food Security 15 recommendations for: Conducting PCSD analysis Stablishing a strategic policy framework Strengthening existing institutional mechanisms 3 Screening checklists Defining priorities Considering interactions and effects Institutional settings and processes Eight Building Blocks) Green Growth Illicit Financial Flows Food Security 2. Institutional (Institutional Framework) 4. Key Thematic Areas 1. Analysis (Analytical Framework) 3. Options for Monitoring (Monitoring Framework) Actors & stakeholders Sources of finance Policy inter linkages Non policy drivers Policy effects Institutional mechanisms Policy interactions Policy effects